The Veteran's bipolar disorder did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms did not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's bipolar disorder symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9432.
- Claimed conditions
- Bipolar Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19144577
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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